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PowerSecure works with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to enhance grid resilience
PowerSecure is proud to collaborate with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) to continue the development and construction of a microgrid project that includes three new microgrids incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project is designed to strengthen KCEC's community readiness and improve resilience against the impacts of catastrophic events.
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